Table 4.

Characteristics of an MTT. Implementation of MTTs requires elements of each of these attributes

Characteristic	Attributes
Goals	Address issues related to human disease/ community health
	Accomplish scientific tasks at an accelerated rate
	Expand scientific, educational and team‐based capabilities
	Develop team effectiveness through adaptation and learning
Structure	Multidisciplinary membership
	Formally designated roles
	Connection with internal and/or external research networks
Process	Collaboration
	Interdependence
	Autonomy and self‐selection
	Egalitarian governance
	Technological facilitation